Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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158. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí in each Garda division in Cavan-Monaghan in 2009 to 2013, inclusive, and 2014; his proposals to increase the number of gardaí stationed in Cavan-Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20569/14]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy is already aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, throughout the organisation and I have no direct function in the matter. This allocation of resources is constantly monitored in the context of demographics, crime trends, policing needs and other operational strategies in place on a District, Divisional and Regional level to ensure optimum use is made of Garda resources and the best possible Garda service is provided to the public. I have however been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of each Garda Station in the Cavan/Monaghan Garda Division on 31 December 2009 to 2013 and on 31 March 2014, the latest date for which figures are readily available, is as set out in the table.

*Tullyvin, Clontibret and Smithboro stations closed on 30/03/12

**Newbliss, Stradone, Bawnboy, Corrinshigagh and Shantonagh stations closed on 31/01/13

***Redhills station closed on 10/11/13